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Kansas City's specialty coffee scene is anchored by two powerhouse roasters and surrounded by a growing constellation of independents that give the city real depth. With 28 cafes spread from downtown to the suburbs, there's far more here than barbecue.
Downtown Kansas City has the highest concentration with four specialty spots, including Messenger Coffee Co....
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United Investors Park
Oddly Correct espresso and third wave standards in a streamlined, family-friendly space, one of the only Johnson County outposts
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Roasterie Café I Leawood
Leawood
Kansas City's pioneering air-roaster since 1993, serving their own single-origin beans in a bright Leawood café
Open until 7:00 PMMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMPost Coffee Company
Valentine
Kansas City-based roaster serving their own specialty coffee in the historic Ambassador building with modern space and garage doors
Open until 2:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children’s Mercy Broadway
Broadway Gillham
Kansas City's original air-roasted coffee pioneer since 1993, sourcing specialty beans direct from origin with sustainable farm relationships
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Roasterie Café | State Line
Country Lane Estates
Kansas City's heritage air-roaster since 1993, serving their own specialty beans at this bright 2023 State Line location
Open until 4:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 28The Roasterie Café I Leawood
Leawood
Kansas City's pioneering air-roaster since 1993, serving their own single-origin beans in a bright Leawood café
Open until 7:00 PMMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMPost Coffee Company
Valentine
Kansas City-based roaster serving their own specialty coffee in the historic Ambassador building with modern space and garage doors
Open until 2:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children’s Mercy Broadway
Broadway Gillham
Kansas City's original air-roasted coffee pioneer since 1993, sourcing specialty beans direct from origin with sustainable farm relationships
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Roasterie Café | State Line
Country Lane Estates
Kansas City's heritage air-roaster since 1993, serving their own specialty beans at this bright 2023 State Line location
Open until 4:00 PMThe Roasterie Brookside Café
Morningside
Kansas City's heritage roaster since 1993 serving their signature air-roasted beans in the Brookside neighborhood where it all began
Open until 7:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 28The Roasterie Café I Leawood
Leawood
Kansas City's pioneering air-roaster since 1993, serving their own single-origin beans in a bright Leawood café
Open until 7:00 PMMessenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMPost Coffee Company
Valentine
Kansas City-based roaster serving their own specialty coffee in the historic Ambassador building with modern space and garage doors
Open until 2:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children’s Mercy Broadway
Broadway Gillham
Kansas City's original air-roasted coffee pioneer since 1993, sourcing specialty beans direct from origin with sustainable farm relationships
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Roasterie Café | State Line
Country Lane Estates
Kansas City's heritage air-roaster since 1993, serving their own specialty beans at this bright 2023 State Line location
Open until 4:00 PMThe Roasterie Brookside Café
Morningside
Kansas City's heritage roaster since 1993 serving their signature air-roasted beans in the Brookside neighborhood where it all began
Open until 7:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 26Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery
Crossroads
Kansas City roaster serving carefully sourced, beyond-fair-trade coffee in a tri-level space with in-house Ibis Bakery
Open until 5:00 PMPost Coffee Company
Valentine
Kansas City-based roaster serving their own specialty coffee in the historic Ambassador building with modern space and garage doors
Open until 2:00 PMThe Roasterie Café | Children’s Mercy Broadway
Broadway Gillham
Kansas City's original air-roasted coffee pioneer since 1993, sourcing specialty beans direct from origin with sustainable farm relationships
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowThe Roasterie Café | State Line
Country Lane Estates
Kansas City's heritage air-roaster since 1993, serving their own specialty beans at this bright 2023 State Line location
Open until 4:00 PMThe Roasterie Brookside Café
Morningside
Kansas City's heritage roaster since 1993 serving their signature air-roasted beans in the Brookside neighborhood where it all began
Open until 7:00 PMRevocup Coffee
Downtown Kansas City
Local roaster serving single-origin beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, and beyond with a social mission to empower farming communities
Open until 2:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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